This is a picture I took of the tourists boarding rafts going to a secluded area in Halong Bay, Vietnam. My sister and I shared a kayak... it was beautiful!
Photo by Ariana Fadel

My cousins adding/eating candy decorations for a gingerbread house on Christmas Day. Photo by Kiara Rivera

The City of Fog, Chongqing, China. Photo by Chenyang Lai

This picture is from when we stopped at a Caodaist temple in Vietnam; Caodaism is a religion that was started in Southern Vietnam, and features elements of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Catholicism.
Photo by Ariana Fadel

Landscape at the Twin Peaks, San Francisco, California. Photo by Adrian Lim

While video taping, David Holmes opens his Christmas gifts. Stella Holmes loves unwrapping presents so she helped everyone open their gifts. Photo by Naomi Holmes

This is the Mekong River; the man just dropped off some fellow tourists at a snake farm!
Photo by Ariana Fadel

Two tablespoons of tomato paste went into the making of lasagna and the remaining can of paste was stored in the refrigerator. The can was opened by repeatedly stabbing a knife through the top of the can, as neither of my friends had a can opener.

On Thanksgiving, Mary An Nan (2nd year, Economics major) is on her way to celebrate Friendsgiving with some Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) Alumni.
Photo by Catherine Wang

A plate with various lao sides for the main meal.
Photo by Ariana Fadel

In honor of UCLA vs USC week, here are what some UCLA students had to say about being a part of the Bruin community!

Tylor McGrew, 3rd Year, Biology major“Being a Bruin means practicing school spirit in many ways like by getting involved in the community, meeting friends, and improving yourself.”Photo by Isaiah Little

Nadim Sheikh, 2nd Year, International Trade major“To be a Bruin means supporting the school and the best part is the school spirit.”Photo by Chenyang Lai

Ashley Tang, 2nd Year, MCDB major“To be a Bruin means being a part of the LA community and having tons of school spirit.”Photo by Naomi Holmes

Nolan Kim, 2nd Year, Sociology major“To me, being a Bruin means achieving things I never thought I would be able to do.”Photo by Ariana Fadel

Arbrean Sears, 2nd year, Biochemistry major“To be a Bruin is to be serious about academics and school spirit.”Photo by Anna Yang

Daniel Peters, 4th Year, MIMG major“To be a Bruin is to be smart, be perseverant, and be helpful.”Photo by Zhuofu Li

Imani Isaia, 3rd Year, Pre-Sociology major“To be a Bruin is to carry Bruin pride wherever you go. Holding your head high against adversity, and always striving for excellence in everything you do. Beat ‘SC! Go Bruins!”Photo by Catherine Wang

Chris Mauerman, 3rd Year, Communication major“To me, being a Bruin is about recognizing the fact that we are all part of a larger community and should support and lift each other up.”Photo by Naomi Holmes

Clarissa Johnson, 2nd Year, Pre-Communications major“To be a Bruin is to be a community in and outside of the classroom.”Photo by Anna Yang

Orion Smedley, 3rd Year, Physics“If I wasn’t proud to be a Bruin, I wouldn’t be a Bruin.”Photo by Ariana Fadel

Fatiatama’i Folau, 3rd Year, History major and African American Studies minor “To be a Bruin means kicking ass and elevatin'”Photo by Catherine Wang

Sandhya Muragan, 3rd Year, Human Biology and Society major“To me, being a Bruin means having an abundance of school pride and an excitement to participate in activities that represent the values of UCLA!”Photo by Isaiah Little

UCLA’s colors are blue and gold. These colors actually represent the state’s various attributes: Blue to symbolize the ocean, and local wildflowers. Yellow to reflect the Golden State, the California poppy and sunsets. Here are some photos capturing these colors from our excellent photographers here at Bruin Life. Enjoy.

The French poet, Anatole France, once said, “Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” To some of us, we have experienced this so we know it to be true. For those who don’t, we sent our photogs to, hopefully, convince you with these images. Enjoy!